"The North River is a special place. It's the place where I learned to sit still after a long, fast-paced, hard-charging career.  It's the place where I started to understand my own patterns and defenses that were keeping me from a joyful life.

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Within that stillness and awareness, I began to unravel my tendencies towards over-working, perfectionism and the causes of severe burnout.

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Learning to be still helped me hear and trust the inner voice that ultimately led me to North River Coaching, an opportunity to support and guide others who are on a similar journey.

Now in my second act, I am combining my leadership experiences, the gifts of the Enneagram and my ICF accredited coaching certification to help clients from all backgrounds achieve their goals and live a more harmonious life.​

 

The North River itself has become a metaphorical reminder to "keep flowing and floating with life instead of paddling hard upstream."

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In Maria's spare time she loves spending time with her husband, adult children and fur babies, traveling, kayaking, having deep talks with friends, reading, writing and providing support for incarcerated women in recovery programs.